Jackson Browne's Son Ethan Loses Battle at 52, Family Requests Privacy
In a devastating blow to his father and sister, singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announced the passing of his eldest son, Ethan Zane Browne. The musician was just 52 years old. According to his father, who broke the news on Instagram, Ethan was found unresponsive in his home on November 25, 2025, and unfortunately passed away.
Details about the cause of death were not disclosed by Jackson Browne, who urged fans to respect his family's privacy during this difficult time. The singer shared a poignant message, expressing his sorrow over losing his beloved son and asking for support from those he loves.
Born on November 2, 1973, Ethan was first introduced to the world as a newborn when his father featured him on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine just six months after his birth. In an interview accompanying the feature, Jackson Browne described his son's arrival, saying he wanted a baby because he "wanted to be a baby" and cherished the simple joys of parenthood.
Tragedy struck when Ethan was just three years old, as his mother Phyllis Major took her own life by suicide in 1976. The loss would have a profound impact on Jackson Browne's family, leading him to marry model Lynne Sweeney in 1981 and welcome another son, Ryan, the following year.
As an adult, Ethan pursued various creative endeavors, including modeling and acting. He appeared in films such as Hackers, TV series Birds of Prey, and romantic comedies like Raising Helen. However, music became his true passion, and he launched Spinside Records with multi-instrumentalist Cat Colbert to form a duo called Alain Zane. Their debut album, Right Before Your Eyes, was released in 2022.
The news of Ethan's passing has sent shockwaves through the music industry, leaving fans and fellow musicians paying tribute to the young man who had recently followed in his father's footsteps as an artist.
In a devastating blow to his father and sister, singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announced the passing of his eldest son, Ethan Zane Browne. The musician was just 52 years old. According to his father, who broke the news on Instagram, Ethan was found unresponsive in his home on November 25, 2025, and unfortunately passed away.
Details about the cause of death were not disclosed by Jackson Browne, who urged fans to respect his family's privacy during this difficult time. The singer shared a poignant message, expressing his sorrow over losing his beloved son and asking for support from those he loves.
Born on November 2, 1973, Ethan was first introduced to the world as a newborn when his father featured him on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine just six months after his birth. In an interview accompanying the feature, Jackson Browne described his son's arrival, saying he wanted a baby because he "wanted to be a baby" and cherished the simple joys of parenthood.
Tragedy struck when Ethan was just three years old, as his mother Phyllis Major took her own life by suicide in 1976. The loss would have a profound impact on Jackson Browne's family, leading him to marry model Lynne Sweeney in 1981 and welcome another son, Ryan, the following year.
As an adult, Ethan pursued various creative endeavors, including modeling and acting. He appeared in films such as Hackers, TV series Birds of Prey, and romantic comedies like Raising Helen. However, music became his true passion, and he launched Spinside Records with multi-instrumentalist Cat Colbert to form a duo called Alain Zane. Their debut album, Right Before Your Eyes, was released in 2022.
The news of Ethan's passing has sent shockwaves through the music industry, leaving fans and fellow musicians paying tribute to the young man who had recently followed in his father's footsteps as an artist.
The loss of Ethan Browne is such a massive blow to not just Jackson but also his sister and the whole family 
. You know, it's always tough when someone you love struggles with mental health issues, especially when they're taken away from us too soon 
. I mean, think about how much pressure there must've been on him after dealing with your mum's passing at such a young age? It's like, can you even imagine the emotional weight he carried around with him every day? 
. I just wish there were more resources available for people dealing with their mental health, you know? It's always the ones who are struggling in the shadows that need help the most 
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. They must be going through an incredibly tough time right now, so let's all just take a deep breath and try not to pry too much into their private lives 
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( My heart goes out to Jackson Browne and his family 
. I remember reading about how his mom passed away when he was three... that must have had such a huge impact on his life 
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. It shows how much Ethan meant to him and how much they loved each other 
. I'm gonna make a little doodle to remember this...
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this is such a sad loss for Jackson Browne and his family... I mean, can you believe how fast 52 goes by? it feels like just yesterday he was sharing those adorable pics of Ethan on Instagram 
. the way his dad handled the news on social media was really classy tho 
, no need to sugarcoat the truth or make up some fancy story. we know when someone's gone, they're truly gone 
. RIP ethan 
Ethan was already building this amazing music career and doing his own thing with Spinside Records 
. I mean, who wouldn't want a baby just to be a baby again? 
Sounds like he got the best of both worlds, having his dad as Jackson Browne and then launching his own creative path.
i dont know what to say 
my heart goes out to jackson and his family right now 
we should all send love and positive vibes their way 
rest in peace my friend 
... i mean, what's good is that he asked for privacy and respect from fans, tho 
... anywayz, gotta respect jackson browne's wishes and just wanna send love to his family during this sad time 
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anyway, i do hope jackson & co get the time & space they need right now, no more public tributes pls 